WN4 8BG is a well-regarded residential area on Eskdale Road, 0.5km from Whithill in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN4, WN4 8BG offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00031755 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESKDALE ROAD, WN4 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESKDALE ROAD, WN4 8BG.
287
47
£ 36,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN4 8BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 8BG. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 193,900
Detached
£ 195,500
1 sales · Mean £ 195,500
school Local Schools
Cansfield High School
Nicol Mere School
R L Hughes Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ashton Mini Mart0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Jan's Newsagents0.4 km
- The Cake Boutique0.9 km
- Galloways1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Plantation Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Garswood Hall Bowling & Community Club0.3 km
- Presidential American Bar0.8 km
- Brian Boru Club0.8 km
- Stubshaw Cross Community & Sports Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- 1910 Pizzeria0.9 km
- Blend n Shake1.0 km
- Chinese Gardens1.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Golden Lion1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Boston Takeaway0.8 km
- Frankies Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Mediterranean Pizza & Kebabs0.9 km
- Ravello Pizza0.9 km
- Tasty Bite0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Quality Save1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn0.8 km
- Garswood2.3 km
- Pemberton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eskdale Road0.1 km
- Eskdale Road0.1 km
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Shaw Street0.1 km
- Eskdale Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN48BG · Data under Open Government Licence